South Salt Lake, UT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The South Salt Lake Police Department serves the city of South Salt Lake, UT in Salt Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,784 violent crimes and 9,038 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 191.0 per 100k residents, which is 79.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 428.7 per 100k, 162.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate191.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,784 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents614 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate428.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,038 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate54.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents972 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate304.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,409 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate70.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,633 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime191.0F3784106.2+79.8%
Property Crime428.7F9038163.6+162.0%
Rape7.8F1743.5+120.3%
Robbery7.8D2455.8+33.9%
Aggravated Assault23.4C61422.3+5.0%
Burglary54.6F97224.0+127.1%
Larceny304.0F6409116.4+161.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft70.2F163322.2+216.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 5
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Murray 0 miles
D 157.3
F 314.6
Violent: 17.6% lower
Property: 26.6% lower
Salt Lake City 0 miles
F 260.3
F 428.7
Violent: 36.3% higher
Property: 0.0% lower
Riverton 0 miles
A 40.7
B 110.7
Violent: 78.7% lower
Property: 74.2% lower
South Jordan 0 miles
A 44.0
A 74.0
Violent: 77.0% lower
Property: 82.7% lower
Alta 0 miles
N/A 0.0
F 881.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 105.5% higher